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And lastly I thought that I would mention that I got a chance to listen to the new Portishead album "Third" it was very meh unfortunately. I used to listen to them a bunch 3-4 years ago so it was a little disappointing that nothing really stood out from this new album.

I like the new Portishead album...and it's waaay better than that Vampire Weekend stuff.

Other highlights so far:Li Jianhong - San Sheng Shi: 50 minute noise guitar-solo, brilliant.The Goslings - Occasion: The follow-up to the awesome Grandeur of Hair - doesn't reach the same musical heights but is still definitely worth a listen. Autechre - Quaristice: A lot of people say that this record is a disappointment; I'm not one of them. While it isn't pushing the boundaries farther - as Autechre so far did on pretty much every new release - it still is a pretty damn good album.Prurient - And Still, Wanting: Get this! His second best album, right behind Black Vase.Brethren of the Free Spirit - All Things Are from Him, Through Him and in Him: Great instrumental free-folk.

Well its still early so my list is subject to change. Anyway here are my picks.

Introducing Foxy Shazam - Foxy Shazam
Their debut album and its my one of my favorites of 08. Some of the best piano playing I've ever heard, it flows perfectly with the songs. These guys are the kings of hardcore dance music.

Dream - Keller Williams
My favorite Acoustic Artist and this is my favorite album of his. Every song has its own style and its just a pleasure to listen too. There is plenty of variety in each song.

Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings - Counting Crows
Although the album is not out until March 25th I know it will be by pick for best album of 08. Counting Crows has ever since I first herd them been my favorite band and I expect nothing but greatness from this next album. I've listened to two of the new songs on their myspace and they're are awesome. There is not a single song from Counting Crows I dislike so I expect the same with this latest album.